First Advantage Bank to go Private
April 24, 2013
Growing Bank Leaving NASDAQ Stock Market to Fuel Strategic Plans
Clarksville, TN – The board of directors for First Advantage Bancorp, the holding company for Clarksville-based First Advantage Bank, has approved a move to leave the NASDAQ Stock Market and take the bank private.
The organization will utilize SecondMarket, the leading alternative to the public markets, to facilitate stock transactions and shareholder communications. The company expects the move to create more shareholder value, allow the management team to focus on strategic plans for ongoing growth, and dramatically reduce its administrative costs. [Read more]
Legends Banks becomes Green Certified
March 25, 2013
Montgomery County, TN – The latest business to become Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified is Legends Bank.
Billy Atkins, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Legends Bank, began the celebration by thanking all the employees. He gave special mention to Britney Campbell, their VP of Marketing. “Britney is the one who drove this effort, she told us what to do and we listened,” he joked.
Legends Banks Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Clarksville Athletic Club goes Pink to raise funds in support of Breast Cancer Research
March 18, 2013
The Clarksville Athletic Club donates $1,500 to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Athletic Club, while promoting wellness and fitness with conventional fitness equipment and activity, extends its message of overall wellness to giving back to the community by supporting women’s health during the month of October raising awareness of Breast Cancer.
The Clarksville Athletic Club involved its patrons in the Breast Cancer effort with the signature ribbon color (pink) while promoting fitness and commitment to giving back to the community.
Nathan Deer, Clarksville Athletic Club with Jerri Rule, American Cancer Society (Photo by Cheryl Bernardo)
Planters Bank adds Randy Fletcher and Brandi Alexander
March 15, 2013
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Fletcher as VP of Commercial Lending and Brandi Alexander as Community Reinvestment Act officer.
Fletcher has 32 years of experience in the banking industry, including five years with the First National Bank in McMinnville, Tennessee, working as a commercial lender, chief credit officer, and president/chief operating officer.
Previously, he had worked in collections, credit administration, branch management and commercial lending.
Randy Fletcher and Brandi Alexander
F&M Bank Mortgage receives Premier Lender Award
March 8, 2013
img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-22269″ title=”F&M Bank” alt=”F&M Bank” src=”http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/FMbank.jpg” width=”133″ height=”114″ />Clarksville, TN – Representatives of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Guaranteed Rural Housing (GRH) Program presented its prestigious Premier Lender for 2012 award to representatives of F&M Bank.
Making the presentation are Deneen Clayton and Shinika Jenkins, GRH loan specialists, and Don Harris, GRH Housing program director. Accepting the award for F&M are: DeWayne Olive, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Denise Alexander, vice president and mortgage operation manager; Yvonne Witzler, assistant vice president and manager for the bank’s Clarksville mortgage office; and Rodney Wilds, manager for the bank’s Brentwood mortgage office.
(from left) Deneen Clayton and Shinika Jenkins, and Don Harris, GRH Housing program director, DeWayne Olive, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Denise Alexander, Yvonne Witzler, and Rodney Wilds.
Planters Bank Supports Northeast Middle School Robotics Team
February 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Representatives from Planters Bank recently presented a check to the Northeast Middle School robotics teams.
The Northeast Electric Eagles Gold First LEGO League (FLL) robotics team recently won the First Place Champion’s Award and the Blue FLL team won the Robotic Programming Award at the West Tennessee State Championship held at the University of Memphis on December 8th, 2012.
(Front row, L-R) Planters Bank VP of Business Development Joe Pitts, Scott Moore, Bailyn Dupont and Planters Bank Marketing Director Michelle Dickerson.
Scott Dunaway joins Clarksville Chiropractic Center
February 7, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Chiropractic Center located at 1636 Madison Street announces the addition of a new chiropractor.
Dr. Scott D. Dunaway is now available to see patients, effective February 4th. Dunaway graduated cum laude from the Logan College of Chiropractic in December 2012. His bachelor’s degree comes from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.
“My education has equipped me with techniques to treat all different body types from infants to the elderly,” he said.
Dr. Scott Dunaway has joined Clarksville Chiropractic Center as a new chiropractor.
B.A. Wolfe Powersports moving to new location
February 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – B.A Wolfe Powersports announces it is moving to a new, more convenient location for the “best customers in the world,” according to a press release.
Clarksville’s leader in pre-owned sportbikes, cruisers and ATV’s, B.A Wolfe will now be at 2135 Lowes Drive, next to Furniture 123. Locally owned by Byron and Kris Wolfe, B.A. Wolfe Powersports will continue to offer the most excitement on the road, with their tremendous selection of two and four wheeled transportation. [Read more]
Lasaters Coffee and Tea expands to Cleveland Tennessee
January 23, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s only locally owned franchise, Lasaters Coffee and Tea, has announced the opening of it’s Cleveland Tennessee store.
This new franchise is owned by HAZ LLC and operated by Zack and Heather Gates. Zack Gates is a retired military veteran who has served in Afghanistan and was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky prior to his retirement. He served at Fort Bragg D. Company 2-505 Parachute Infantry Regiment 82nd Airborne, and, Fort Campbell 101st Airborne Division 159th Aviation Brigade Pathfinder Company with a rank of Staff Sergeant.
Lasaters Coffee and Tea Cleveland Tennessee to open January 24th.
Dr. Richard C. Ribeiro changes name of practice to Clarksville Smiles
January 12, 2013
Emphasizes Expanded Services
Dr. Richard C. Ribeiro
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Smiles is the perfect description for the mission set forth by Dr. Richard C. Ribeiro to provide a comprehensive array of dental services in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
With advanced technology accompanied by various sedation options, smiles are turning up all over.
“A beautiful smile enhances not only your appearance but also your overall health”, explains Ribeiro. “The technology that we use was once only available in Nashville and we are happy to offer these services locally. That alone made it important to choose ‘Clarksville Smiles’ as our new name.” [Read more]
